At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead asset support for mining equipment, ensuring safety and performance improvements.
- Company: Join Orica, a global leader in mining services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse career paths, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and reliability in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Engineering or Trade qualification with 3-5 years' experience in asset management.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Lead - Asset Support, based in Brisbane, Perth or Newcastle, to join the team responsible for supporting the safety, reliability and ongoing improvement of the equipment used across our Mining Services operations. The role supports a range of mobile and fixed equipment used to manufacture, transport and deliver explosives and blasting products at customer sites, from specialised heavy vehicles and mobile processing equipment through to associated plant and systems. You’ll provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of these assets, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory and Orica standards, while driving improvements in reliability and performance and supporting the introduction of new equipment and technologies.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure assets and project delivery comply with SHES requirements, Group Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage and drive the Mining Services continuous improvement pipeline across the region.
- Deliver small engineering and asset improvement projects, including design alterations arising from SHES and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with Engineering and Asset teams to identify common equipment failure trends and opportunities to improve asset performance.
- Lead the safe introduction and rollout of new technologies into the region, including iMMU, VSS and other emerging technologies.
- Support the development and maintenance of standard plant designs, product records and Asset Product Files.
- Maintain Global Catalogue information to support the ordering and replacement of equipment across regional operations.
- Lead workshops and working groups with site teams, vendors and OEMs to support incident investigations, problem solving and continuous improvement.
What you will bring:
- Engineering or Trade qualification, with 3-5 years' experience in asset management, engineering projects or asset maintenance.
- Experience working with mobile or fixed plant within mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, transport or a similar operational environment.
- Practical experience improving asset safety, reliability, performance or compliance.
- Experience supporting equipment modifications, engineering changes or the introduction of new assets and technologies.
- Working knowledge of asset compliance, maintenance requirements and technical documentation within a regulated environment.
- Ability to investigate equipment issues and recurring failures, working with site teams, engineering specialists, suppliers and OEMs to develop practical solutions.
- Experience delivering technical projects or continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams.
What we offer:
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Lead - Asset Support employer: Orica Limited
Orica is an exceptional employer, offering Mechanical Technicians the chance to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment in Townsville, Queensland. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages learning and development, while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible career paths. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and fosters a safe workplace where your skills can truly shine.
